Electrical quoting is complicated by the fact that you can't see most of the work until you're into the job. A rewire in a 1930s semi and a rewire in a 1980s new build look similar from the outside — but the 1930s job has rubber-insulated cables in awkward places that add hours. This guide covers how to price common electrical jobs and what to protect yourself against.
Electrician day rates in 2024/25. Add 15–25% for London and the South East.
| Type | Day rate |
|---|---|
| Qualified electrician (self-employed) | £250 – £380 / day |
| Second fix and domestic rewire | £250 – £350 / day |
| Commercial / industrial electrician | £300 – £450 / day |
| EV charger installer | £300 – £450 / day |
| Solar and battery installer | £300 – £500 / day |
A full rewire is priced by property size and type. These are supply and fit prices including consumer unit, all cable, accessories, and Part P certificate.
| Property type | Price range | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | £2,000 – £3,500 | 1–2 days |
| 2-bed terrace | £3,000 – £5,000 | 2–3 days |
| 3-bed semi | £4,000 – £7,000 | 3–5 days |
| 4-bed detached | £6,000 – £10,000 | 5–7 days |
| Job | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer unit upgrade (CU only) | £500 – £900 | Includes Part P cert |
| EV charger supply and install | £700 – £1,200 | OLEV grant reduces customer cost |
| New circuit (cooker, shower) | £250 – £450 | Depends on CU to appliance distance |
| Adding sockets to existing ring (per socket) | £80 – £150 | Plasterwork not included |
| Garden power circuit | £400 – £700 | RCD protected, armoured cable |
| EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) | £150 – £350 | By property size |
On rewire quotes, add a 10% contingency for 'opening up'. Pre-2000 properties regularly contain surprises — previous DIY wiring, asbestos around cables, or damaged sections that need extending. State in your quote that final price is subject to what's found when first-fix is opened up.
EV charger installs are growing fast. The standard job is a 7kW AC charger (Ohme, Hypervolt, Zappi) installed at a domestic property. Pricing is typically £700–£1,200 supply and fit including trunking and commissioning. The OZEV grant currently reduces cost by £350 for eligible customers — clarify in your quote whether the price shown is before or after grant.
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